Award-Winning Graduate Test Prep Tutors in Pleasanton, CA

...and Mathematics courses, and also enjoy helping prospective grad students conquer the GRE Quantitative Section. These subject build upon a large and varied set of background information, and I find the challenge of teaching these sometimes difficult subjects exhilarating. By providing students with questions to help them build up their understanding of course material, and using teaching methods that cater to the many different learning styles, I have seen my students overcome challenging lecture material...

...I think it's a test that becomes much more manageable with a lot of practice and a solid understanding of its mechanics. I just moved to the Bay Area from Alaska, where I clerked for a judge in Dillingham, a remote town accessible only by plane. Needless to say, I love the outdoors, and when I'm not working, I like to spend my time hiking, biking, or exploring Oakland with my dog, Cyrus.

...of a student's learning progress and helping them reach their potential is very fulfilling. And seeing how a student can surprise themselves with their own abilities is the best thing a tutor can ask for. For mathematics, I've taken up to Calculus BC in high school, and Multivariable Calculus at UCR. I understand the concepts, but I can also explain them using applicable examples. Really, math is like a language; you need to know the...

...be a stressful time, it can also be a fun experience. I believe it is important to tailor each tutoring session to the individual student's needs, and focus on whatever areas are most important or challenging to them. I like to approach the LSAT as a game or puzzle, and encourage students to challenge themselves to solve the questions that they find most difficult, rather than letting them become a source of frustration. Outside of...

...am very comfortable with subjects in Chemistry, Biology and Physics. I have taught Chemistry and Biology courses at UC Berkeley as a lecturer and graduate student instructor (GSI). My enthusiasm and passion for teaching was recognized with the Outstanding GSI Award given by the Dean of Graduate Arts and Sciences to the top 9%. My goal as a tutor is to help each student reach their personal academic goals by teaching effective study habits and...

...am thrilled to pass down the strategies for studying and learning that I have developed over the years. I tutor in two main subject categories: chemistry (in its many forms) and standardized testing for both college and graduate levels. For the former, I love to ground chemistry topics in their meaning and importance in the world, from fundamental concepts to the research I am currently immersed in. For the latter, I am passionate about demystifying...

...to study for the LSAT when you have been away from the school environment for a period of time and are working full-time. However, I know that it can be done because I did it myself. I want to work with students to develop a personal lesson plan that fits within the student's time constraints and focuses on areas the student needs to work on. My goal with any student is to prepare them substantively...

...book and go explore the Berkeley hills on my own. I'll sit on a tree stump and watch the sun go down and squint to see the print in my book. Oh - more than anything, I love a good conversation with a friend. But a good conversation with anyone is a treat! I hope to have the opportunity to start many good and productive conversations with parents and students through Varsity!

...is in Medical Microbiology, and I'm super fascinated by all things infectious and parasitic. I'm currently an educator with experience teaching and tutoring Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Algebra 1 and 2, Trig, Geometry, Pre Calc, Statistics, Life Science, Physical Science, Earth Science, Marine Biology ... the list goes on and on, but you get the idea! Besides teaching, I have also worked in the Pharmaceutical Research and Biotechnology industry, worked as a wedding photographer, and for...

...a tutor is informed by my experience in public speaking as well as peer-to-peer counseling. Through a student-centered approach to learning, I encourage my students to take charge of their learning as we work through examples together in one-on-one problem sets. My experience at the number one biology school in the country gives me the perfect background to introduce and expand students' skills in the sciences. I also led a group of students as part...